May · Latvia
Best time to visit Liepāja in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Liepāja in May
Average temperature 12°C, 38 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.1/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Liepāja scores 6.1/10 for beach and coastal travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 12°C, 38 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Liepāja mixes a Baltic beach, a former naval port and one of Latvia's liveliest music scenes.
May in Liepāja — middling scores, decent value
May averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 38 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16.1 daylight hours.
It scores 6.1/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 6.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Liepāja in May?
- In May, Liepāja averages 12°C, 38 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.1/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Liepāja?
- May earns a 6.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Liepāja in May?
- Expect about 38 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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